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Edited version of private advice

Authorisation Number: 1051981550308

Date of advice: 11 May 2022

Ruling

Subject: Small business CGT replacement asset - extension of time

Question

Will the Commissioner exercise discretion under subsection 104-190(2) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA 1997) to extend the small business capital gains tax (CGT) replacement asset period to 7 January 2023?

Answer

Yes, having considered your circumstances and the relevant factors, the Commissioner will use discretion to grant you further time to extend the replacement asset period pursuant to subsection 104-190(2) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 in respect of the small business CGT replacement asset rollover relief.

This ruling applies for the following period:

Year ending 30 June 20AA

The scheme commences on:

7 April 20XX

Relevant facts and circumstances

You had a capital gains tax event in the 20AA income year.

The CGT event resulted in a capital gain to which you applied the roll over concession under small business roll-over, subdivision 152E of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

Your two year period to acquire a replacement asset ceases on X Axxx 20AA.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, you were unable to meet with prospective partners to present business proposals and complete negotiations.

Relevant legislative provisions

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Section 104-190

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Section 152-10